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So here’s my oldest daughter’s Ikea Wardrobe… cheap and basic, you know the one that I’ve been teasing you with (smile)…
Her bedroom is actually the bonus room, so no closet. We purchased the cheapest wardrobe at Ikea because the “plan” was to convert it to a real bedroom by adding a closet. Well two years later and finances have not allowed that. So… I figured why not make it look a lot prettier and even more functional.
Here’s some of my inspiration pictures…
These are all from Pottery Barn Teen.
So I went and collected my needed supplies…
a mirror ($5 @ Target)
trim (under $5)
roll of cork ($8, used about 1/2)
paint (in garage)
My daughter and I took the hardware off and gave it a light sanding. Then it got a coat of Kiltz primer.
Then we painted it with 2 coats of white paint.
We used a hot glue gun to adhere the mirror to the wardrobe door.
The trim on the corkboard was cut with a miter box and saw.
A spray adhesive held the cork onto the door.
Then we used the glue gun again to hold the trim around the cork.
I love how it turned out. It still needs some caulking at the seams and another coat of white paint everywhere… but I think it’s a lovely transformation!
Here’s some close~ups…
I think I might change out the hardware too… hum?
So, was it worth the wait???
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~ Maryann
that's so perfect for a littler girl now. what a great inspired project.
I adore this!
It's fantastic! Great job.
~Amy
I love it!! I looks SO good!
Very cute! I'm trying to figure out now how to trasform the on in my living room. I'm thinking lots of trim, new hardware, and chocolate brown paint. Thanks for the inpiration!
Wow. Awesome!!! Very inspiring…I have GOT to get me a glue gun.
That's one of the better transformations I've seen in a long time. It's beautiful!!!
Nancy
It looks great! Perfect for a girl. Not that I would know with three boys….eh.
Nice job! And I love that she helped you with it!
I love it!!!! It's sooo cute! Congratulations!
Wonderful job! The cork board was a great addition, and I am sure your daugther will get a lot of use out of it. If you wanted to add some hanging knobs or hooks on the side (like the one inspiration pic), I bet the nice 3M hooks will go on clearance any day now with the post-Christmas sales. And you can take those off if you don't like or need them!
You did a great job, I love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing. I hope you and your family have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
If you could see me right now, my jaw is on the floor. That is fabulous! I bet she doesn't even want a built in closet now.
Amazing! I can't believe it's the same piece! Honestly, you oughta market that. Mass like.
Donna
OHHH!! I love it!
Crazy what a little white paint can do!
well done!! Fantastic job!!!
it is so beautiful!!!
Happy Holidays!
WOW! it was well worth the wait – you did a great job!
merry christmas!
Wow! I love it! You did a great job transforming it!
Sandra
fantastic transformation!
Wow! What a great transformation! It doesn't even look like the same piece. Great job!
Its fantastic. I love white furniture. The trim really dressed it up. Super! Rosie
What a fantastic transformation! I love it!!
You did a fabulous job and went beyond your inspiration pictures! The neat thing is that your daughter had a part in it and will take pride in it. Love that shade of pink in her room!
Wow! It looks like a showroom piece to me.
I don't know a teen who wouldn't love to have a cool corkboard like that. Great job! Visiting from Kimba's party. 
Holy Toledo! That looks great!
Can I say "damn?" Because damn, girl, that looks good! So there IS hope for the boring IKEA furniture we have after all.
What number grit did you use for the sanding?
so much better now! I love it!
Very, Very nice! I love it.
What a perfect transformation, and PERFECT fit for the room! Gorgeous job, absolutely inspiring! So glad I stopped by! Check in sometime …
Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing!
This looks great! I love it!
so cute!
Brillant! Nice job
Wow! What a transformation!
Wow!! That came out great! So, so pretty!!
What a great transformation – Job well done! I love how you did the doors – so useful!
How perfect the wardrobe is now! Your daughter is very lucky : )
You did an amazing job!
Oh wow! I'm floored at how you changed the look of your Ikea wardrobe. You did a phenominal job!
This is so cute! Your daughter's room is adorable.
Looks great! What little girl or grown girl for that matter would not love it.
Most definitely worth it!! I love it!
This is exactly why I LOVE Ikea. I am an interior designer and this just shows how something relatively inexpensive can be transformed with very little money and lots of imagination and inspiration. Great Job!!
Very, very cute and soooo much better. This is such a great example of how to get a high end look on a tight and realistic budget. It looks every bit as cute as the PB inspiration. I bet your daughter loves it as well, which is what matters most.
Too Cute!
I love the roll of cork- I just saw that for the first time at Lowe's before Christmas… and now seeing your post…the wheels are turning.
Please post this to the IKEAhacker blog. It's really good, and I think people there would like it.
This is such a beautiful transformation!
WOW…what a great idea you had here…it looks outstanding!
Blessings,
Linda
I love Ikea stuff…it just isn't my style. This looks so much cuter than it was. I could totally live with one of these! Great Job!
Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite
WOW! This is so great!! I have been reluctant to buy Ikea because the inexpensive stuff is so 'blah'. Thanks for sharing with us.
That is a fantastic re-do. I bet your daughter loves it! I know mine would!
What a brilliant job you've made of this. It looks amazing – well done!
I love it! That's one amazing transformation – GREAT job!
Great job!
) Trish
Looks great! I just found your blog and will add your button to my sidebar! Krista
It looks SO great! I know she must just love it!
So glad I have found your blog…subscribing and can't wait to see more!
great job… visiting from Knock Off Decor.
That is absolutely fantastic!!! Not that it was "trash" before but I'd LOVE it if you'd link this up to our first ever Trash To Treasure Tuesday link party over on Kammy's Korner. Thanks for featuring me recently from your parties!!
http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/trash-to-treasure-tuesday-link-party-1.html
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